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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous system Z12.82

ICD-10 code Z12.82 for Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous system is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of nervous system

Z12

Excludes1: encounter for diagnostic examination-code to sign or symptom

Use additional code to identify any family history of malignant neoplasm (Z80.-)

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encounter code question
A patient presents for a lump in the lower inner quadrant of her right breast. he provider orders a mammogram. What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for the encounter? a. N63.14 b. C50.919 c. Z12.31 d. Z... [ Read More ]
Florida Medicare 00811/00813
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Colonoscopy after a positive stool test.
[QUOTE="lamiller, post: 515746, member: 553243"] Can someone tell me how this would be coded? Z12.11 followed by R19.5 and any findings? Also, just so I am understanding that any policies prior to Ma... [ Read More ]
Colonoscopy after a positive stool test.
Can someone tell me how this would be coded? Z12.11 followed by R19.5 and any findings? Also, just so I am understanding that any policies prior to May 31,2022 will not cover this? Thanks for the he... [ Read More ]
Screening w/biopsy without findings
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G0121
As long as it's Medicare, I use the G0121 with the Z12.11 as the primary diagnosis. Then I'll list K57.30 or any other incidental findings after the primary Z12.11. The MAC here is NGS and they pro... [ Read More ]
Z15.09 as reason for colon biopsy specimen
Hi Lcubed You must have provider give a reason for doing colonoscopy. Those Z codes are not first listed and give no definitive illness info to the payer, too generic. Was the colonoscopy done for a... [ Read More ]
Z15.09 as reason for colon biopsy specimen
Hello all. With the ICD guideline change for Z15.09 as primary we are seeing denials. We have always coded the Ordering reason as our pathological diagnosis if no abnormalities are seen. Should we no... [ Read More ]
BC and PAP
Hello, I'm needing help coding visit. Patient come in to discuss birth control and pap smear. Tried couple of BC but have not worked and choose Nuvaring. Pap smear was collected, no issues. Provider ... [ Read More ]
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